In the evening, the Dou family's kitchen was brightly lit, with the range hood humming noisily, carrying away most of the smoke, yet the aroma of dishes lingered in the air.
Qiu Jingwen stood in front of the stove, skillfully stir-frying the vegetables in the pan.
Suddenly.
The sliding door of the kitchen was gently and slowly pushed open.
The next second…
Dou Yuanxin's figure appeared at the door, smiling, his gaze softly falling on Qiu Jingwen's busy back.
Qiu Jingwen's hands didn't stop moving; she just slightly tilted her head and noticed Dou Yuanxin's arrival from the corner of her eye.
She flashed him a gentle smile: "Honey, there's a lot of smoke here, why don't you wait outside? Dinner will be ready soon; I don't want you getting smoked out..."
Dou Yuanxin shook his head, looking at Qiu Jingwen with indulgence, his voice filled with warmth: "It's alright, I just wanted to see you busy, and... to give you a little surprise."
"A surprise? A gift?"
